Utility Operator

*POSITION SUMMARY* Provides general labor and technical skills in support of the delivery of public services, including, but not limited to; sanitary, storm and water utilities, maintenance of public streets and right-of-way, inspection of construction progress, heavy equipment operation, and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* * Maintenance and operation of a water production and distribution system, sanitary sewer collection system (including monitoring systems function via remote computer systems) and a storm water collection system.
* Monitoring and operation of wells, hydrants and valves including data and water sample collection.
* Performs repair of water main breaks, service leaks and curb boxes.
Also performs installation of water meters, leak detection and inspections, and customer service complaint investigations.
* Performs sewer main and manhole repairs; inspects, televises and analyzes sewer main problems; and operates equipment required to clean sewer mains and lift stations.
* During emergencies, uses locator and record drawings, accurately locate and mark electrical, fiber optic, water, sanitary, and storm sewer mains and laterals as needed.
Verifies accuracy of field data and coordinates as necessary with maintaining Village GIS mapping and data.
* Tests and records data for meter maintenance.
* Maintains public streets and right-of-way.
Removes snow, performs salting and ice control, clears walks and trails, installs snow fence, minor pavement repair, repair and clean catch basins.
* In the Event of bad weather and other emergencies, position may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and scheduled time off.
* Check, maintain, and repair lift stations.
* Operates various major equipment and vehicles as necessary to carry out duties assigned including snow plows, dump trucks, tractors, backhoes, sewer cleaning equipment, and street sweeper.
* Performs vehicle and equipment maintenance and upkeep including, but not limited to, record keeping, refueling, washing and minor maintenance or repairs * Assist in maintaining and managing department inventory of supplies, materials, tools, signs, etc.
* Follows all state laws, local regulations and work rules pertaining to job safety.
Reports any near misses and violations of safety laws, regulations and rules to their supervisor.
* Keep informed of current trends and technology in areas of responsibility and apply to assigned functional area of responsibility.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
*ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES* * Ability to operate a variety of tools and equipment including hand tools, dump truck with plow and wing, backhoe, sewer cleaning equipment, street sweeper, brush chipper, chain saws, lawn mowers and tractors, various other small power tools.
* Ability to maintain equipment and vehicles assigned to operate and evaluate when such maintenance or repairs can be completed in-house or requires outside services.
* Ability to manage multiple work assignments, prioritize, and complete all assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
* Ability to take direction, facilitate communication, resolves problems, work individually and as part of a team, receive and give constructive criticism.
* Ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment in the absence of supervision.
* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percentages, and makes use of the principles of descriptive statistics.
* Ability to comprehend and interpret policy and procedure manuals, work rules, safety procedures, construction plans, GIS mapping and record drawings.
* Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures and follow directions and instructions accurately and in a timely manner.
* Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the general public, board members, administration, supervisors, other Village employees, construction contractors, and others.
*REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING* * High School Diploma or equivalent.
* Minimum of one year directly related work experience.
* Waterworks Operator Certification from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Grade I Distribution.
* Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and access to an operable and licensed vehicle.
* Must possess a valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B minimum.
* Position requires occasional overtime work and carrying a cell phone on a rotating schedule for on-call assignments.
* Must pass a pre-employment, drug screen, and physical along with periodic testing required for the requirements of a CDL License.
_Additional Desired Training/Licenses_ * Waterworks Operator Certification from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – Ground Water * Direct experience as a heavy equipment operator (backhoe, excavator, loader).
* Certified in Confined Spaces Entry or ability to obtain within 1 year from date of hire.
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS* * This position is performed in both indoor and outdoor settings, possibly in adverse weather conditions along with the ability to sit, stand and walk and do repetitious tasks for an extended period of time.
* In the event of bad weather and other emergencies, position may be required to work for long periods of time with limited breaks.
* Requires the ability to frequently lift loads of up to 75 pounds.
* Requires the ability to climb and descend a ladder.
* Requires the ability to operate/use hand tools, power tools, motorized vehicles and equipment.
* Requires the ability to effectively communicate verbally with citizens and other staff members.
* Ability to operate office equipment to include telephone, pagers, computers, printers, and photocopier.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.
39 - $27.
93 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Paid time off * Retirement plan Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person